Horseshoe Council Bluffs Poker Room Guide

Horseshoe Council Bluffs is a Caesars Entertainment casino and poker destination in Council Bluffs, Iowa, just across the Missouri River from Omaha. The poker room serves local players from western Iowa and eastern Nebraska while also hosting larger tournament traffic when major series come through the property.

The room is currently listed as active by both Caesars and PokerAtlas. Caesars promotes poker as part of the Horseshoe Council Bluffs casino offering, and PokerAtlas lists the room with 18 tables, posted daily hours, active cash games, and room features useful for visiting players.

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Horseshoe Council Bluffs Poker Room Overview

Horseshoe Council Bluffs is located at 2701 23rd Avenue in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The property includes a casino floor, Caesars Sportsbook, dining options, entertainment, and a partner-hotel setup rather than a traditional single integrated casino-hotel resort.

For poker players, the main draw is an 18-table room with regular No-Limit Hold’em action and occasional limit or Omaha hi-lo games listed by PokerAtlas. The room is tied to the Caesars Rewards ecosystem, which matters for players who also visit other Caesars properties or play during larger poker series.

The official Caesars casino page is the best starting point for property-level information, while PokerAtlas currently provides the most detailed public room listing for poker-specific hours, tables, cash games, and room features.

Visit the official Horseshoe Council Bluffs casino page

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Location and Access

Horseshoe Council Bluffs sits near I-29 and I-80, making it a practical poker stop for players driving from Omaha, Lincoln, Des Moines, Sioux City, or other parts of the Midwest. The address is:

2701 23rd Avenue Council Bluffs, IA 51501

The property is part of the Council Bluffs casino corridor, not downtown Omaha. Players coming from Omaha should account for Missouri River bridge traffic, event traffic, and any construction delays before heading to the room.

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Poker Room Size and Layout

PokerAtlas lists Horseshoe Casino Council Bluffs with 18 poker tables. That table count makes it one of the more established poker rooms in the Council Bluffs/Omaha area and gives the property enough capacity to support both everyday cash games and larger tournament-series demand when outside tours visit.

PokerAtlas also lists room features that include automatic shufflers, food tableside, phone-in list availability, cash games, free parking, self-serve drinks, check cashing, jackpots, televisions, cocktail service, massage, USB chargers, comps, nearby restrooms, valet parking, Wi-Fi, discounted hotel rates, and ordering food at the table. As with any room-feature listing, players should verify specific amenities directly with the room before relying on them for a trip.

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Cash Games

PokerAtlas currently lists several cash-game options at Horseshoe Council Bluffs, led by regular No-Limit Hold’em action.

Commonly listed games include:

• $1/$3 No-Limit Hold’em

• $2/$3 No-Limit Hold’em

• $3/$6 Limit Hold’em, listed as occasional

• Limit Omaha 8-or-Better options, listed with weekend or once-per-week availability depending on the stake

The $1/$3 No-Limit Hold’em game is listed as running every night, with weekend starts around noon. PokerAtlas lists the $2/$3 No-Limit Hold’em game as running regularly as well.

Game availability can change quickly based on staffing, demand, promotions, tournament series, weather, and local player traffic. Players should check PokerAtlas or call the room before driving in, especially for non-Hold’em games or larger-stakes interest lists.

Check Horseshoe Council Bluffs on PokerAtlas

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Tournaments and Series

Horseshoe Council Bluffs has an important tournament role in the Midwest poker market. The property has hosted WSOP Circuit action, and the approved Angry Aces Tournament Guide map includes the 2026WSOP Circuit Council Bluffs guide for the September 17–28, 2026 stop at Horseshoe Council Bluffs.

Players looking for that series should use the dedicated Angry Aces tournament guide for the broader event overview and then confirm event-by-event details with the official tournament operator.

Read the 2026 WSOP Circuit Council Bluffs Tournament Guide

RunGood also listed a 2026 Passport Season stop at Horseshoe Council Bluffs for April 21–26, 2026, with ring events and guaranteed prize pools. That confirms the property’s use as a regional tournament venue beyond daily poker-room operations, although no approved Angry Aces Tournament Guide relationship for that specific RunGood stop was confirmed in the current maps checked for this publishing package.

For everyday tournaments, players should verify directly with the poker room or PokerAtlas before visiting. Public tournament schedules can change, and a room that hosts major series may still vary its regular weekly tournament calendar.

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Registration, Wait Lists, and Cashier Procedures

PokerAtlas lists phone-in list availability for Horseshoe Council Bluffs and identifies the poker-room phone number as 712-396-3805. That is the most practical contact point for checking current games, wait lists, tournament registration details, and room procedures.

Players should expect to use a Caesars Rewards card for rated casino play and should bring valid government-issued identification. Cash-game buy-ins, chips, tournament registration, and payout procedures should be confirmed with the poker room or casino cage because the available public sources checked did not provide a complete current procedure for cashiering or tournament registration.

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Hours

PokerAtlas currently lists the Horseshoe Council Bluffs poker room hours as:

• Sunday: 10:00 AM–3:00 AM

• Monday: 10:00 AM–3:00 AM

• Tuesday: 10:00 AM–3:00 AM

• Wednesday: 10:00 AM–3:00 AM

• Thursday: 10:00 AM–3:00 AM

• Friday: 10:00 AM–5:00 AM

• Saturday: 10:00 AM–5:00 AM

Hours can change for holidays, weather, staffing, special events, and tournament series. Players should call the room or check PokerAtlas before making a dedicated trip.

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Parking and Arrival Tips

PokerAtlas lists free parking and valet parking among the room/property features for Horseshoe Council Bluffs. That makes the room relatively straightforward for players arriving by car, which is how many visitors from Omaha and the surrounding Midwest region are likely to get there.

Before visiting, players should confirm current valet status, any special-event parking changes, and the best entrance to use for the poker room. Large casino events, concerts, or tournament series can change the normal arrival experience.

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Dining and Amenities

Horseshoe Council Bluffs has several on-property dining options listed by Caesars, including Jack Binion’s Steak House, JB’s Café, Aroi Thai-Cajun Fusion Cuisine, and Slice Pizzeria. Caesars also lists Caesars Eats ordering for food to go from property restaurants.

For poker players, the practical benefit is that casual food, sit-down dining, and faster options are available without leaving the casino property. Hours vary by restaurant, so players planning a long session should check the current dining schedule before assuming late-night availability.

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Hotel and Lodging Context

The current Angry Aces Where to Stay URL map checked for this package does not include a Council Bluffs hotel page connected to Horseshoe Council Bluffs. Because of that, no Where to Stay relationship is currently confirmed for this Poker Room Guide.

Players researching lodging should look at the property’s official hotel-partner information and nearby Council Bluffs or Omaha hotels. Practical lodging choices will depend on whether the trip is focused only on Horseshoe Council Bluffs, a WSOP Circuit stop, nearby Omaha activities, or multiple Council Bluffs casinos.

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Practical Player Considerations

Horseshoe Council Bluffs is best approached as a regional live-poker room with a meaningful tournament-series role. Cash-game players should check the live list before traveling, especially during off-peak hours or when looking for anything other than No-Limit Hold’em.

Tournament players should pay attention to whether the room is running its normal schedule or shifting into a major-series setup. During WSOP Circuit or other tour stops, parking, registration lines, dining wait times, and game availability may differ from a normal week.

Useful pre-trip checks include:

• Call the poker room at 712-396-3805 for current games and wait-list procedures.

• Check PokerAtlas for listed hours, cash games, and room features.

• Confirm tournament schedules directly with the official tour or property.

• Bring valid ID and a Caesars Rewards card if you have one.

• Verify restaurant hours if you plan to play late.

• Allow extra arrival time during major poker series or casino events.

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Current Status

Horseshoe Council Bluffs Poker Room is currently listed as operating. Caesars lists poker as part of the Horseshoe Council Bluffs casino offering, and PokerAtlas currently lists the room with 18 tables, posted hours, phone number, and cash-game information.